Archive for December, 2016

Region 13 of the National Labor Relations Board is requiring Buddy’s Parking to pay back dues, penalties and late fees after the company attempted to shirk its financial obligations to Teamsters Local 727.

As a union, Teamsters Local 727 has always been dedicated to labor and social justice. Given the current political climate, we feel it’s incredibly important to remind you: Our pledge to protect all members stands strong. “As always, Teamsters Local 727 is dedicated to fighting for our 10,000 hardworking members both on the job and […]

Local 727 Continues to Fight for the Rights of SCI Members as Contract Negotiations Resume After four previous bargaining sessions, Teamsters Local 727 and Service Corporation International resumed contract negotiations on Nov. 21-22. SCI management continued to propose many changes that would diminish Teamster members’ rights, such as weakened grievance and arbitration procedures, elimination of […]

TEAMSTER LICENSE PLATES

Illinois drivers can purchase Teamster specialty license plates for registered vehicles. Plates can be purchased for all passenger vehicles, B-trucks and vans weighing 8,000 pounds or less. Teamster license plates can be purchased or renewed through the Secretary of State’s website, by mail, by phone at (800) 252-8980 or by visiting a driver services facility.

TOP LOCAL 727 NEWS

Members Return to Work with Full Back-Pay and Union Benefits Five Edward Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn Express O’Hare Rosemont) shuttle bus drivers have returned to work after being unjustly laid off because of an alleged hotel transportation department temporary service elimination. Immediately upon learning of the alleged service elimination, Teamsters Local 727 requested bargaining and […]

Teamsters Local 727 hosted a barbecue for MV Transportation Chicago, Division 135 members on August 10. Many members stopped by the Local 727 barbecue tent to enjoy the grilled fare. Rita Hearns said, “This is my first day on the job and look what I came to – a wonderful welcoming. I’m glad I […]

Teamsters Local 727 and Hinckley Springs recently ratified a new five-year contract that guarantees a 2% wage increase each year beginning in 2018. The Union was successful in negotiating a five-year deal despite the company’s preference for a three-year deal. Employees will also receive a $1,000 bonus in the first full pay period after execution […]